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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 845.96, 1,268.94 and 318.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 845.96, 1,268.94 and 318.97 is: 478.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    845.96 : 1,268.94 = 318.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    845.96/1,268.94 = 318.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    845.96x = 1,268.94 × 318.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    845.96x = 404,745.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,745.85/845.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.45

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